Write & Publish Your First Book

Be the writer you always wanted to be

What you’ll learn

Complete a writing project of any genre (e.g. novel, biography, blog, or article)
Requirements

A computer or writing pad will be needed to take notes during the course.

Description
Victoria “Author V. Marie” Ealy is a 8X self-published writer with a Master Degree in Fine Arts, Creative Writing for Entertainment. She has helped many new writers get their projects off the ground. This is an exciting experience and process. In this course, students will be able to start their first novel, get through the editing process, and publish their book. This course covers a variety topics such as: the art of storytelling, character development, traditional plot structure, editing and proofing, self-publishing steps and marketing. Each lecture is short, concise and to the point. The details are in plain English and will be easy to understand. The terminology for writing is unique and students will become a fluent writer who can sell themselves and their book when they complete this course. Student will be able to interact with the instructor and receive constructive feedback for assignments that are submitted. Writers who complete this course will be able to submit their completed project to online publishing platforms, such as Amazon, Barnes and Noble online, Kindle, and others. Note: This course is not designed to get you a “book deal” with a major publishing house (you need a book agent for that); however, if you choose to shop your book around once it is completed, then you will have the tools to do so from this course.
Overview

Section 1: Meet V. Marie

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Before You Write Anything!

Lecture 2 Selecting a Genre

Lecture 3 Write an Outline

Lecture 4 Character Development

Section 3: Start Writing

Lecture 5 The Story Arch

Lecture 6 Chapter One – The Hook

Section 4: Finalizing the Story

Lecture 7 Read Your Own Story

Lecture 8 Editing

Section 5: Publishing

Lecture 9 ISBN, Barcode and Copyright

Lecture 10 Self Publishing

Lecture 11 Self Publishing – On Demand

Lecture 12 Marketing for Self Publishers

Section 6: Bonus Lectures

Lecture 13 Bonus Tips

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